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Hey sweet friends! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Before we begin, don’t forget to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post!

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I have some exciting news to share with y’all! Last week, our master bathroom makeover was featured on the one and only Wayfair site! My heart is thrilled with excitement!! 😉

Can you believe these pics are of the same bathroom? I’m not kidding when I tell you it was a TOTAL transformation!

To read all about the post at Wayfair, click this link. In addition to reading about our bathroom lighting tips, you’ll also get to read about a few other bloggers and their experience with installing bathroom light fixtures. I think you’ll glean some helpful tips and beautiful inspiration for your own bathroom makeover!

If you check it out, I’d love to find out which tip was most helpful to you…or if YOU have special tips of your own! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers!

A special thanks to Wayfair for sharing about our home and for sharing about The Rustic Boxwood! Y’all have been awesome to work with, and I’d love to do this again sometime! 😉

Hey sweet friends! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Before we begin, I wanted to remind you to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post!

I can’t believe Father’s Day is just around the corner! In fact, it’s a little over 2 weeks away, so if you need some inspiration for that perfect Father’s Day gift, you’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re gonna talk all about a couple of very fun and creative ways to make those wonderful daddies feel special! First, I’ll show you how to make a gallery-wrapped canvas photo, and then we’ll talk about how to make a really cool, distressed-leather journal. Both of these ideas don’t cost much at all, AND they’re so easy to make! I’d say that’s a win/win! 😉 Also, we did a Facebook Live and shared all about these 2 project ideas. If you’d like to watch these items being made, click here.

Let’s get started!

Project #1

DIY Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Photo

Here’s what you’ll need:

canvas

wooden-handled sponge brush

decoupage (I used the matte finish.)

your favorite photo(s) (preferably a photo of that special daddy or hubby in your life) printed onto regular computer paper

First, print out your favorite picture, and let it completely dry for a few days. (I can testify that you definitely DO want to set the photo aside to “cure,” so that it won’t smear when you spread the decoupage over the paper. The smearing has definitely happened to me when I tried this project out before! However, my daughter decided to test this out on her own. Immediately after she printed out the photo she wanted to use, she went ahead and decoupaged the photo to the canvas. Surprisingly, she didn’t have any trouble with her photo smearing. So really, it’s up to you as to how long you want your pic to cure.) 😉

Second, trim the photo to your liking. Then, carefully pour the decoupage onto the canvas, and using your wooden sponge brush, spread a layer completely over the area that your photo will be on your canvas. Immediately place the photo on top, smoothing out any air bubbles as you go.

After you’ve finished that step, spread a thin layer of decoupage all over your picture to give it a sealed finish.

I also worked on some canvases of our kiddos….You’ll see one of them in our Facebook Live tutorial, and the other one is seen below.

Let your canvas completely dry. That’s it!

Project #2

DIY, Distressed-Leather Journal

Here’s what you’ll need:

leather

dental floss

sewing needle (I used an embroidery needle, but I think a regular needle should work just fine.)

about 20+ sheets of white cardstock paper, with each sheet folded in half

scissors

ruler

optional embellishments: canvas fabric remnants, suede trim, decoupage, fun scrapbook paper for the inside of the journal, decorative stamp (such as a picture of a stag, or one that says “handmade” or “#1 Dad”) and black ink pad

Anyways, let’s get started on this project. I wanted to have some fun embellishments for this journal, and one thing I chose to do was to add some suede trim that you can wrap around the journal a few times to help keep the notebook shut. (Please note: If you choose to do this option, make sure you do this task BEFORE you stitch in the paper.) All you have to do for this project is measure out the desired length of your trim, and then cut. I made mine 3 times the entire length of my leather journal. Next, using an exacto knife (or you can use whatever’s sharp for this part), I made a tiny hole in the leather in the exact middle of the notebook. Then, after tying a knot on one end of the suede, I pushed the other end through the hole and pulled tight, like this…

You can totally choose to skip that step, but I thought it was a fun, rustic touch. (To see what the above completed journal looks like, keep reading below. 😉 (I made 2 separate journals to show you different ideas I had.)

Now, if you haven’t already done so, take your cardstock paper, and fold each sheet in half. I made 6 sets of 5 folded sheets. You could always add more or less paper, if you’d like!

Next, thread your needle with the floss, and set it aside. Take one set of your paper, and measure out the very middle (on the outside of the fold) and mark that spot with a pencil (as seen in the pic below).

I did 5 evenly-spaced, pencil marks, to ensure that I’d poke the needle in the right spots. 😉 It’s a little hard to see them, but if you closely in the pic below, you’ll see those pencil marks.

What you’ll want to do now is start on the outside-middle of this set of paper, and using your threaded needle, start to weave the floss in and out of those dots you made with your pencil. This step will help to hold the paper together.

Continue this step for the other 3 sets of paper. You now have 4 small “books” of paper! 😉

Place those “books” together and inside your uncut leather. Use those paper sets as sort of a pattern for cutting the leather to your desired size. Then, carefully measure out and cut the leather, which will be the outside cover of your journal. Also, if you can, try to leave about a 2-inch overlap on either end to ensure that you’ve got enough wiggle room. (You can trim it down once you’re completely done with your project.) As my dad would always say, “It’s better to have it and need it, than to need it and not have it!”

Now that you’ve sewn your paper “books” together, carefully sew the books into your leather. The floss will show up on the outside, which is what I was going for. But just make sure you line up your stitches, so they’re not here, there and yonder! 😉

Here is another optional idea that will add just a little more “oomph.” (This journal is different from the one above.) All you need is a scrap piece of canvas fabric, and tear it (as seen in this blog post and Facebook Live tutorial).

Next, find a cool stamp, like the stag stamp I used in the pic above. Be sure to put lots of black ink on your stamp and press down firmly onto the fabric for the best results.

After your fabric is dry, stitch it onto the leather journal using the same floss you’ve used for this project. 😉 I just made a small stitch in each corner.

That’s it for the stag journal, so now, let’s go back to the journal with the long, suede tie that was placed in the middle (as seen in the pic below).

Loosely wrap the suede tie around the journal a few times to help hold the journal together. 😉 Of course, there are other embellishments you could add to this gift, such as these “handmade with care” stickers.

Well, that’s it. Which one’s your fave? I hope this post has inspired you to make your own one-of-a-kind, leather journal! This project has been one of the most fun projects I’ve ever created to date! It’ll be a sweet gift for that very special dad in your life!

Something that my kiddos and I do is write in journals back and forth to each other. Sometimes we’ll write words of encouragement, scripture that stood out to us during our quiet time, or certain memories we made together earlier that week. It’s not a consistent habit, but we try to keep the notes coming to each other a couple times a month. 😉 It’s a fun little treat to do with your family, and you’ll be surprised at how much each of you enjoys this small act of kindness. 😉 (I’m sorry for that little dose of sappiness. I’ve shared with you our family secret, because you might want to begin a little something like this with your kiddos or hubby!) Also, here are some other ways your dad or husband could use this cool gift — for church notes, for his to-do lists, or even as a prayer journal!

What are some ways you think they’d use this cool, handmade notebook? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Again, if you’d like to see the live tutorial, please click here for the link. I hope to see you there!

Hey sweet friends! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Before we begin, I wanted to remind you to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post!

Today, I’d like to share with you how I made these fun and trendy tribal pots. They’re such a cute addition to your plants, and these cool stencil patterns will take your pots to a whole other level! 😉

[Before we begin, I’d like to mention a special shoutout to DecoArt for sending me their fabulous products (i.e. the stencil and chalk paint)! Thanks so much!]

Here’s a collection of pots that I’ve gathered from Home Depot, the Dollar Tree and various thrift stores. Recently, I did a Facebook Live video on different ways to give a little oomph to pots, and these geometric pots that I’m talking about today were in this video tutorial. Click here to watch. 😉 (Pssst….You’ll also learn how to make stenciled pots, whitewashed pots and faux-concrete pots in this video. I hope you like this video and that it inspires you in some way!)

Okay, let’s get started! Begin by painting your entire pot white, and let it completely dry. Next, choose which arrow stencil you’ll use, cut it out and then tape it to the pot.

Pour a small amount of black paint onto your paper plate. Dab the brush into the paint, and then dab it onto the plate to get rid of any excess paint. Now, carefully dab the paint over the stencil, making sure that you cover the entire design that you want on your pot. Right when you’re finished, go ahead and remove the stencil and wash the paint off the stencil and dry it, so that it’s ready for your black pots with the white stencil. 😉

I need to point out that stenciling the arrows isn’t a project you should do when you’re in a hurry. It takes a little time and patience. Just a heads up. 😉 However, I really love these pots and plan to make lots more soon!

Well, that’s it! See? Pretty easy, right? What do you plan to do with your pots? Will you give them as gifts, or will you decorate with them in your own home? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Have a wonderful day!

Hey sweet friends! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Before we begin, I wanted to remind you to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post!

First, my honey and I did a live tutorial on this very post, so if you’d like to see it, click here for the link. Today, we’re going to talk about some really fun and gorgeous gift ideas for your beautiful mama, mother-in-law and/or grandmother! (Pssss….You might even fall in love with your DIY goodies and end up wanting to keep them for yourself!)

These DIY gifts are inexpensive and super-easy to create, and you could even make some of these gifts with your children! Let’s get started!

DIY Upcycled Vases

decoupage (I used Americana Decoupage by DecoArt in the matte finish.)

wooden-handled sponge brush

scissors

paper plate, paper towel, chip clips (optional)

First, make sure your cans are cleaned out on the inside first. In other words, you don’t want any hot chocolate powder creeping onto your pretty paper! Not that I speak from experience or anything (ahem). 😉

Second, loosely wrap the paper around your can to make sure you’ve got enough of it to go all the way around, and then trim a neatly finished edge to your liking. Third, using your sponge brush, spread the decoupage onto the can, one section at a time. Immediately after, carefully line up your paper onto the glued layer of the can, stick it on and smooth out any air bubbles. Continue with this step until the entire can is covered. (Here’s a helpful tip: Chip clips are great for holding the paper to the container while it dries. Give it a few seconds, and then move it to the next section, as seen in the pic below.)

Now, spread another layer of decoupage onto the outside of the paper to help seal and protect the paper. You’ll be shocked at how easily this paper adheres to the can! Let this glue completely dry for at least a couple of hours or overnight.

You might want to take it a step further and add some pretty washi tape to the edges of your containers. I added some sparkly-gold, glitter tape to a few of these cans and then applied the decoupage over the outside of the tape. The crazy thing is that this glue dries clear, so the sparkly glitter will look as if there’s no glue at all!

Now, you’re ready to add pretty flowers to your vases! If you choose to use real flowers, be sure to insert a mason jar inside the upcycled vase, because some of the vases won’t be able to hold water, such as the chip cans. If you don’t like that idea, you could just add fake flowers, which is the route I chose! 😉

Here’s another idea for a diy, upcycled farmhouse-styled vase: Take some ticking fabric remnants, an empty container and decoupage, and follow the same process that I mentioned above, and you’ll have a beautiful, rustic vase!

DIY Hymn Canvas Art

Here’s what you’ll need:

a hymnal (I bought mine at a thrift store.)

canvas fabric

decoupage (same as above in previous project)

wooden sponge brush

thin strips of balsa wood (I went with the really thin strips, so they’d be easy to cut. The exact measurements for each strip were 1/16″x1″x24″.)

jute

black chalk paint or chalkboard paint

hot glue and hot glue gun

scissors

First, take your scissors and cut a small slit into the fabric, and tear your fabric (to give it that distressed look) to the desired length and width. Second, carefully tear out the specific hymn that you’d like to display. Next, pour about a tablespoon-sized amount of decoupage directly onto your canvas, and spread the glue out to fit the width of your hymn.

Immediately after you spread the glue, place the sheet music onto the canvas, and gently smooth it out.

Don’t be alarmed, you’ll probably be able to see through to the other hymn on the backside since it’s wet, but that’s okay. Once it’s dry, the back will disappear! (Or at least mine did!) 😉 As far as dry time is concerned, give this process at least a couple of hours to completely dry, preferably overnight.

Okay, so now you’re ready to make this an actual hanging sign! All you have to do is measure out how long you want your balsa wood strips to be. I cut mine to have about an inch overlay on either side of the canvas.

Then, using your sponge brush, paint the chalk paint all over the wood strips. Let dry. Once they’re dry, hot glue the wood to both the top and bottom of your canvas.

Afterwards, hot glue some jute to the back of the wood for hanging.

DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels

Here’s what you’ll need:

wood beads (I got mine at a crafts store for time’s sake, but you can get about 200 for around $8 on Amazon!)

jute

scissors

This project is probably the easiest of the three! And it’s so beautiful!

First, you’ll want to make your tassels. Start by wrapping jute around something that’s a few inches wide, such as a book, a cell phone, or even the palm of your hand.

I used a thick piece of cardstock and folded it in half to make it more sturdy. (I was in the car with my hubby, and we were driving to an awesome estate sale when I did this project! So, I’m sorry for the dashboard in the background. Okay…back to this tutorial.) 😉 Next, I wrapped the jute around this cardstock about 15-20 times, until I was happy with the thickness of my tassel. Before sliding the jute off the cardstock, I slid a long piece of jute (a little longer than you want your garland to be) through the middle of the tassel and then tied a knot.

Next, I slid the jute off the cardstock, and then tied another piece of jute around the top of my tassel (about 1″ down from the top) to hold it all together and tied a knot.

Now, it’s time to make the garland! Slide the wood beads down through the jute and through the knotted end of the tassel. Keep adding the wood beads until you have the desired length for your garland. Once you’ve finished your beaded garland, go ahead and make another tassel, and add it to the opposite end of the garland.

That’s it! How gorgeous is this?! I love mine and will be making lots more in the coming weeks for Mother’s Day and end-of-the-year teacher gifts! I just hope none of the special mamas in my life and our kiddos’ sweet teachers aren’t reading this post!! 😉

I hope this post has inspired you in some way to add that special touch for a Mother’s Day gift by making it yourself and/or with your kiddos! Do you have a favorite? If so, which one? I’d love to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Again, if you’d like to see the live tutorial, please click here for the link.

So, a while back, I shared about some really fun, diy Easter eggs using vintage hankies, washi tape and stickers. Because they were so easy to make, I thought I’d do another post on creating more beautiful eggs. This time, I used a variety of unconventional items to create these eggs. Read on to find out how to make them!

Faux Lemon Eggs

What you’ll need:

yellow acrylic paint

wooden-handled sponge brush

green felt

hot glue gun

gold paint pen (I used the DecoArt pen and LOVED it!)

Easter eggs (I used the white eggs with the matte finish.)

First, paint the eggs yellow. Set aside to dry, and heat your hot glue gun. (Here’s a tip for a drying station….Take an empty paper-towel roll and cut about 1-2″ strips. The eggs can sit in each round strip to air dry.) While they’re drying, cut small “leaves” with your scissors. Place a tiny dab of hot glue on the top of the egg, and immediately place one of the leaves on top. Repeat this step to add another leaf on top. Once the yellow paint is completely dry, use a black sharpie and draw the eyes and mouth onto the egg. You’re done!

Baby’s Breath Eggs

What you’ll need:

paper mache eggs

white paint pen

baby’s breath

hot glue gun

Here’s how to do it: First, heat your hot glue gun. Once your glue gun is hot enough, carefully cut about 1″ strips of baby’s breath off the stems and hot glue the tips onto the top of the paper mache eggs. Last, take your white paint pen and carefully draw the eyes and mouth onto the egg. That’s it!

Watercolor Eggs

Here’s what you’ll need:

watercolor paint

watercolor brush

small cup or bowl of water

white eggs (with a matte finish)

paper towel

Here’s how to make them: First, lightly dampen your paint brush and watercolors. Next, paint one color onto one section of your egg. Clean that color off your brush by dipping it in the cup of water. Press the brush onto your paper towel to soak up the excess water. Next, paint another color onto another section of the egg. As you paint, these colors will slightly bleed into each other, but that’s a-okay. And that’s the beauty of watercolors! You’ll definitely want to let them air-dry. (For an easy idea on air-drying eggs, check out the “diy lemon eggs” above.) 😉 After you’ve painted your eggs, before they’re dry, they’ll look like a mess. But trust me….once they’re completely dry, these painted eggs will look absolutely beautiful!

Faux Concrete Eggs

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 wooden-handled sponge brushes

black chalk paint

white chalk paint (I used the DecoArt Americana brand for both of these chalk paints, and I LOVE them!)

dry paper towel

plastic eggs (matte finish)

I’ve played with the faux concrete method recently, such as in these diy concrete pots, and I’ve really loved how great they look! And this method is super easy to do!

Here’s what to do: First, using your sponge brush, paint a thin layer of black paint onto your egg, one section at a time. Immediately after, grab your paper towel and briskly wipe off some of your black paint. Continue to repeat this process until you’ve gone around the entire egg. Next, brush a thin layer of white paint onto your egg, one section at a time and over the entire egg. Immediately after, briskly wipe off sections of the white paint. That’s it! You’ll have these beautiful, faux concrete eggs in no time!

DIY, Floral Napkin Eggs

Here’s what you’ll need:

pretty, floral napkins

DecoArt mod podge in the matte finish

wooden-handled sponge brush

scissors

plastic eggs (in the matte finish)

paper plate

These eggs are beautiful and so easy to make! First, start cutting out the floral pattern out of your favorite napkins. Next, pour about a quarter-sized amount of mod podge onto a paper plate. Using your sponge brush, paint some mod podge onto your egg. Immediately after, place your floral piece onto your mod-podged egg. Repeat this process until you’ve covered the egg to your liking. Once you’ve finished decorating the egg with florals, brush a thin layer of mod podge around the egg to seal it. That’s it! See how easy that was?!

Gold-Painted, Metallic Eggs

Here’s what you’ll need:

DecoArt Glass Paint Marker

plastic eggs (matte finish)

Y’all! I absolutely LOVE this gold paint pen!! It leaves a shiny finish and goes on so easily! Another thing…you can also use this pen if you’d like to permanently write onto a mug, for example. I have heard that a lot of those Pinterest projects don’t work using a sharpie, but I’ve also heard that this pen is the answer! Okay…onto the DIY eggs. 😉 I painted some geometric shapes on one egg, a cross on another, and “hello” on the other. You’ll definitely want to follow the directions on the pen’s packaging before you get started, but I was very pleased with how they turned out!

So there you have it. Six different DIY Easter eggs for you to make with family and/or friends. Which one’s your favorite? I’d love to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Have a wonderful day!

I wanted to share with you a little about how I like to incorporate farmhouse style in my own home using inexpensive finds from the thrift store. If you’d like to watch the live video with HomeTalk via Facebook regarding this very post, here’s the direct link!

I’m going to show you how to use your creativity and think outside the box when it comes to decorating your home using thrift-store finds! Here are 3 ideas to get you started!

1. Old Books

The book covers in the image below definitely don’t fit “style-wise” in our home, but the pages have the perfect patina to them. I found these old books for 25 cents each at a local thrift store. The solution? Tear the bindings off!

All you have to do is carefully remove the covers to reveal a beautiful, farmhouse accessory for your home!

Stack a few of them together, and tie some pretty ribbon or jute around the outside.

2. An Old Frame into a Rustic Chalkboard

There are a gazillion old and outdated frames at thrift stores! And with a little chalkboard paint, you can transform them from blah to wow in minutes! Click here for the full tutorial. I’ve also made a moss-covered chalkboard, and it was so much fun to create! For that tutorial, click here.

3. Old Dishes

That’s another item thrift stores are brimming with — old containers, such as vintage silver creamers, white enamelware, or beautiful, floral bowls!

To upcycle these containers into pretty succulent holders, here’s what you’ll need:

bag of moss

bag of white beans

faux succulents

containers

First, prep your container by cleaning it thoroughly. Next, fill your bowl with beans. Then, place the moss on top, covering the beans. Lastly, insert your succulents. I got mine at the dollar store, and I love them!

Here’s a quick recap: 1. Find old books with ugly covers. Tear the bindings off and stack these new-to-you books to reveal updated shelf decor. 2. Find an old frame, and create a rustic chalkboard! 3. Upcycle an old container into a succulent planter. So, those are just a few ideas to help get you started on incorporating upcycled, farmhouse-style decor from the thrift store in your home!

Here are a few more ideas of diy, thrifted decor that have been upcycled into farmhouse-styled beauties:

I hope you’ve been inspired to find some thrifted treasures! If so, what are you going to be on the hunt for? I’d love to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers!

Let’s get started! Our rockers have needed a makeover for quite some time now. They’ve sat out in the elements and taken a beating for the past few years, and so it was definitely time for a fresh, bright-white coat of paint! So when I heard about the Americana Decor Outdoor Living paint and the protective layer that it would provide, I knew I had to give this awesome paint a try!

Here’s some info about this fabulous paint, per DecoArt — “Enhance your outdoor decor with this durable, eggshell-finish acrylic. No sealer required. Excellent resistance to water, scuffs, and fading. Ideal for wood, concrete, masonry, terra cotta, metal, most plastics, and more.” Doesn’t that sound fantastic? I think this type of paint is perfect for giving my rockers new life!

Here’s what our tired rockers used to look like….Oh, and please don’t look at the scary mess that’s surrounding these rockers. It’s a little embarrassing.

And when I say our rockers have taken a beating, I mean, they’ve taken a serious beating! Here in Georgia, the elements can sometimes be extreme — severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail (occasionally), sometimes cold weather and definitely super-hot weather! 😉 It’s all over the board, but those are some of the many things I love about the South! And our crazy weather is exactly why I wanted to try this paint!

When prepping for this project, be sure to shake the paint tub really well, or else, it’ll be watery, and it won’t go on very evenly. I used a really good brush and applied 2 coats to each rocker. The paint dried super-quickly! And don’t forget…in between each coat, be sure to sand your rockers to give them a more even finish.

I spent a few hours painting these beauties, and I’m sooo happy I gave our rockers new life! So, here’s the after…The paint is a beautiful, bright white, and what a gorgeous eggshell finish!

So, if you’d like to check out this new paint, head to HobbyLobby.com to get more details. So, what do you think of this project? Don’t you feel the need to head outside and look for something to refinish using this paint? You’ll love how easy it is to apply!

Do you have any questions about my experience with this specific paint? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram….It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Have a great day!

[Sidenote: This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own. You can read my full disclosure here.]

Recently, I’ve done a few live videos with HomeTalk, so I thought I’d go ahead and compile them into one big post and make a one-stop shop for them….My sweet hubby has been the amazing videographer, and I’m so thankful he’s been able to join me for every live on HomeTalk! I feel like we make a pretty awesome team. 😉

By the way, if you’ve never heard of HomeTalk.com, you’ve got to check them out! They’re a HUGE online community that discusses all things home and garden.

My very first live video with HT was this past October of 2016. 😉 To date, I’ve done live videos for every season except summer! So you know what that means….I need to schedule a summer-styled, live-video “date” with HT soon, right?! 😉 I definitely think so!

In this video, I shared with you all about styling a gorgeous Christmas mantel. I also used a very helpful item for my DIY projects and shared all about it as I showed my viewers how to make glitter houses. 😉 You can also read my blog post for these sparkly accessories!

Oh, this video was a blast! I showed you how to make a variety of garlands on a shoestring budget! You’ll be amazed (or at least I hope you will be!) at how inexpensive they are to make, and yet these beautiful pieces look like they came straight from a high-end home decor store! Plus, when prepping for this video, I wanted to include both neutral AND colorful styles. You can read all about these garlands by clicking here.

Below is the “before” picture…I found these pots at various thrift stores and the dollar store, and then some were found brand new at Home Depot. Of course, I grabbed a few of these pots from my back porch as well. You definitely can use the ones you already have! I also wrote a detailed blog post on this topic as well….You can read it here — “Easy Whitewashed, Stenciled and Faux-Concrete DIY Pots.”

In this video, I shared so, so, SO many DIY projects for creating a Spring tablescape and mantel. I’m all about pinching pennies and making the decor myself, as long as it looks beautiful! I shared with my viewers how to make these beautiful chargers, the vibrant-green moss runner, the ruffled runner, and lots of other beautiful decor. You can also read all about our Spring home by clicking on these 2 links: our DIY, Natural Spring Tablescape and our Natural and Rustic DIY Spring Mantel.

In this video, I shared with you all sorts of DIY Easter eggs, such as eggs with stickers, faux-concrete eggs, watercolor eggs, baby’s breath eggs, etc. I also did a blog post for this video, and you can read all about that by clicking on this title — DIY Easter Eggs.

Well, that’s it at the moment. Were you able to watch any of these lives? If so, which one is your favorite? I’d love to hear all about it! Comment below, or stop by and say hey on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers!

Also, I want to thank you all for your kindness and sweet encouragement as I share with y’all about our home. I love getting to do this whole blog thing….It’s been a huge blessing, and y’all are definitely a big part of that! So I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Update: Since publishing this post a couple of months ago, I’ve done two more lives with my hubby, and here are the links if you’d like to watch them!

Hey friends! Thanks for stopping by today! Before we begin, I wanted to remind you to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post! Also, if you missed my post on our Spring tablescape, click here for lots of diy tutorials and thrifty inspiration!

Today, I’d like to share with you how I styled our mantel for Spring! It was so much fun to gather my accessories and decorate our mantel for this lovely season! Also, I really am so happy to tell you that this mantel of ours doesn’t have anything that costs an arm and a leg! In fact, the new items that you’ll see were all half off at my local crafts store! Score! If you’d like to see how I styled this mantel in a live video, click this link here. (You’ll also learn how to style a beautiful and DIY, Spring tablescape!)

I hope you enjoyed our “home tour” for Spring…more specifically, our natural and rustic Spring mantel! Again, if you missed the live video where I showed you how I styled our mantel and table for Spring, click here! How are you planning to decorate for Spring? Will you be making anything as part of your decor? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram…It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers!

Hey friends! Thanks for stopping by today! Before we begin, I wanted to remind you to follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, HomeTalk and Facebook, so you don’t miss another post! Also, if you missed our Spring mantel, click here for lots of diy tips and farmhouse goodness!

I love this time of year…the cool breeze that gently moves through our open doors/windows, the sound of nature that seems to sing a little louder and the days that go a little longer. We can leave the doors open without worrying that we’ll let out heat or a/c. New birth appears — in the colorful flowers, the fresh, green grass and the trees that are all blooming. This new birth also reminds me of Easter, where we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior! Did I mention that I love Spring??!! 😉

And decorating our table for this beautiful season was so much fun. When I was trying to decide how I wanted to decorate our home this year, I knew I really wanted to have that natural, rustic feel with soft greenery, so I’m really excited to share with you how this tablescape turned out! I didn’t spend over $10 for any one item, and half of this decor is diy! I shopped my house for the other essentials. Actually, most of you probably already have these items in your own home as well! And if you missed our live video tutorial on how I styled our table and mantel for Spring, please click this link here to watch the replay. 😉

Let’s start with the first layer…the table runners. I had some thin, white fabric sitting around, so all I did to make this runner was tear a 2-foot strip of fabric lengthwise. Then, I hot-glued 4 layers of ruffles to this runner on either end. Very easy!

Now that my runners were complete, it was time to shop my house for the accessories. Again, I was going for that natural, rustic look, so when it came to gathering accessories, I kept my mind on what was a “natural” accessory: antlers, greenery, white beans (I’ll get to that later), flowers, birch, and nests. And then of course, you want to add a variety of textures: fabrics, wood, moss and metals.

What do you think about these faux-greenery chargers? They’re so easy to make, and I love how natural they look! Click here for that post. You’ll love making them, and they were only $5 each! Score!

Also, have you noticed those white, fabric napkins? Well, they’re actually feedsack dish towels, and they’re huge and soft! You can find a four-pack at Target or Walmart for under $5….Recently, I found a 10-pack at Walmart for under $8! You definitely need to have at least one set in your home! 😉 Also, the white plates are a thrift-store purchase that were 25 cents each.

When setting up your centerpiece, be sure to add a variation in height and texture. Also, don’t forget that you want to be able to see your family’s or guests’ faces, so don’t make your decor too tall, right? 😉

When shopping my house, I found an old, vintage box and turned it upside down to add a “stage” for my old, concrete pots. The birch wood slice is from my sweet mama, and the glass cloche is a staple that I got from PB Outlet. The variety of gold candleholders are from thrift stores, and I haven’t paid more than $1 for any of them! The faux, pink peony is from a local crafts’ store that I got half-off.

I love our gold flatware! You can dress them up or down, and they pair really well with our gold candleholders!

I love our dining table and cane-chairs set! I found these beauties at Goodwill a couple of years ago. Back then, they were a tired and outdated dining set, but with a little tlc, it’s gorgeous and adds the perfect farmhouse touch! Click here to see some before and after shots, as well as mistakes I made during this project. 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by! Again, if you’d like to see the replay on how I styled our table and mantel, please click this link here. 😉 I hope you found some inspiration for your Spring table! What did you like best? How are you planning to incorporate Spring into your home? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram…It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers!